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Hungerford Family History

Hungerford Name Meaning

English: habitational name from Hungerford (Berkshire) from Old English hungor ‘hunger’ here probably denoting unproductive land + ford. This surname has been established in Ireland since the 17th century.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Sanderford, Rutherford, Summerford, Lunsford, Langford, Hunger

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Where is the Hungerford family from?

You can see how Hungerford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hungerford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hungerford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 30 Hungerford families living in Ontario. This was about 51% of all the recorded Hungerford's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hungerford families in 1911.
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What did your Hungerford ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hungerford. 60% of Hungerford men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Manager
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
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Census Records

There are 32,000 census records available for the last name Hungerford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hungerford census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Hungerford. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Hungerford. For the veterans among your Hungerford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hungerford lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Hungerford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hungerford in 1948 was 36, and 80 in 2004.

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